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John Williams, in his foreword to this book, points to the unique position of the guitar in the development of Western music. Its strength has always been as a popular instrument, yet it can also form a bridge between the popular and the classical tradition. In this valuable guide forplayers and teachers, Stimpson, himself an accomplished performer, has assembled an impressive list of experts. Their contributions bring together the various aspects of teaching, repertoire, and technique, embracing not only the classical tradition, but also the essentials of lead, bass, folk,flamenco, and jass guitar in a handbook of unparalleled scope and authority.

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The guitar occupies a unique position in the history of Western music. It has always enjoyed wide popularity as an instrument of popular music, yet it also forms a bridge to the classic tradition. The contributors to this wide-ranging survey include some of the best-known names in the guitar world: Charles Ramirez, Carlos Bonell, Brian May, Alphonso Johnson, John Etheridge, Bert Jansch, and Paco Pena. Between them they bring together tha various aspects of learningand teaching, repertoire and technique, embracing not only the essentials of lead, bass, folk, flamenco, and jazz guitar, in a handbook of unparalleled authority.

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Author Biography

Michelle Stimpson is an educational consultant who lives outside Dallas with her husband and two children. She has also served as part of the writing and editing team of "Heartbeat" magazine, a publication of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas.

Review

'original and stimulating, a publication to which guitar teachers, whatever their educational milieu, should give close attention' Graham Wade, Musical Times'This important book is a feast of ideas and information about the guitar ... an invaluable source book for all guitarists, especially teachers, and has something of interest to offer all musicians who are interested in the guitar Joseph O'Connor'This informative book is highly recommended for the guitarist's library.Gary Deacon, SA Music Teacher

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The guitar occupies a unique position in the history of Western music. It has always enjoyed wide popularity as an instrument of popular music, yet it also forms a bridge to the classic tradition. The contributors to this wide-ranging survey include some of the best-known names in the guitar world: Charles Ramirez, Carlos Bonell, Brian May, Alphonso Johnson, John Etheridge, Bert Jansch, and Paco Pena. Between them they bring together tha various aspects of learningand teaching, repertoire and technique, embracing not only the essentials of lead, bass, folk, flamenco, and jazz guitar, in a handbook of unparalleled authority.

Review Text

'original and stimulating, a publication to which guitar teachers, whatever their educational milieu, should give close attention' Graham Wade, Musical Times'This important book is a feast of ideas and information about the guitar ... an invaluable source book for all guitarists, especially teachers, and has something of interest to offer all musicians who are interested in the guitar Joseph O'Connor'This informative book is highly recommended for the guitarist's library.Gary Deacon, SA Music Teacher

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'This informative book is highly recommended for the guitarist's library.Gary Deacon, SA Music Teacher

Details ISBN0193174219 Author Stimpson Pages 304 Language English ISBN-10 0193174219 ISBN-13 9780193174214 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 787.61 Illustrations Yes Year 1988 Publication Date 1988-03-31 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle A Guide for Students and Teachers Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General/Trade Edited by Michael Stimpson Short Title GUITAR Publisher Oxford University Press, USA Position Guitar Tutor Affiliation Guitar Tutor, Roehampton Institute and West London Institute of Higher Education DOI 10.1604/9780193174214 UK Release Date 1988-02-04 AU Release Date 1988-02-04 NZ Release Date 1988-02-04 We've got this

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